Vas
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
(Civil Law) A surety or pledge.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat.
In the civil law. A pledge; a surety; ball or surety in a criminal proceeding or civil action. Calvin.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I.
In the civil law. A pledge; a surety; one who became bail or surety for another.